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Free patterns 1 - 80 of 1696

Stone Shore Sweater

Free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Double neck, In-the-round, Seamless, Split sides, Top-Down.

Sapphire Sea Sweater

This free knitting pattern uses Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Raglan, Seamless, Stockinette Stitch, Top-Down.

Soft Soul Sweater

This free knitting pattern uses Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.

Soft Soul Cardigan

A free knitting pattern using Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.

Grateful Heart Cardigan

This free knitting pattern uses Super Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cropped, Seamless, Top-Down.

Winter Rain Cardigan

Free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cables, Raglan, Top-Down.

Snowman Magic Sweater for Boys

Sizes 2 - 14 years.

A free knitting pattern using Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Round Yoke, Top-Down.

Snowman Magic Sweater for Girls

Sizes 2 - 14 years

This free knitting pattern uses Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Round Yoke, Top-Down.

Tulip Baby Cardigan

A free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Seamless, Top-Down.

The Skylar Pullover

Free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Seamless, Top-Down.

Twist Cardigan

A free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, Cropped, Drop Sleeve, Seamless, Top-Down, V-neck.

Rudolph's Parade Sweater for Girls

Size 2 - 14 years.

Free knitting pattern using Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, In-the-round, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.

Rudolph's Parade for Boys

Sizes 2 - 14 years.

This free knitting pattern uses Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Round Yoke, Top-Down.

Winter Rain Sweater

Free knitting pattern using Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.

Moonlit Mountain Sweater

Free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, In-the-round, Nordic pattern, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.

Moonlit Mountain Cardigan

This free knitting pattern uses Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Nordic pattern, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.

90’s Memories - Sweater

Free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Raglan, Seamless, Short Rows, Top-Down.

Cherish Sweater

Free knitting pattern. Pattern attributes and techniques include: English Rib, In-the-round, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down, Worked in several strands of yarn.

Cherish Cardigan

A free knitting pattern. Pattern attributes and techniques include: English Rib, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down, V-neck, Worked in several strands of yarn.

Festive Dress for 18-inch Doll

A free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.

Marley V-Neck Sweater

A free knitting pattern using Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Top-Down, V-neck.

Walnuts & Smiles Sweater for Boys

A free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, In-the-round, Nordic pattern, Seamless, Top-Down.

Walnuts & Smiles Cardigan for Boys

Sizes 2 – 12 years.

This free knitting pattern uses DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Nordic pattern, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.

Children’s Toggle Topcoat

This cute kids' topcoat is comfy and warm. Toggle closures make it easy to put on and take off. Garment knitting experience is recommended if you're going to try this pattern!

Free knitting pattern using Super Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: I-Cord, Seamed, Stripes, Top-Down.

Merry Christmas Men's Sweater

Celebrate Christmas in style with this bold sweater pattern from Hobbii!

A free knitting pattern using Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Fair Isle, Round Yoke, Stranded, Top-Down.

Evening Star Cardigan for Men

Free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Nordic pattern, Top-Down.

Evening Star Sweater for Men

A free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Nordic pattern, Top-Down.

Rugby Mini Socks



This free knitting pattern uses Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Asymmetrical, In-the-round, Rib, Top-Down.

Dove Dream Sweater

Free knitting pattern. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Round Yoke, Seamless, Stockinette Stitch, Top-Down, Worked in 2 strands of yarn.

Marbre Cardigan

A free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Top-Down.

Harbor Horizon Sweater for Men

This free knitting pattern uses Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Raglan, Top-Down.

Berries & Dreams Cardigan

Sizes 2 – 12 years.

Free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Nordic pattern, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down, Worked as One Piece.

Berries & Dreams Sweater for Kids

Sizes 2 – 12 years.

This free knitting pattern uses DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, In-the-round, Nordic pattern, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down, Worked as One Piece.

Three-Tier Skirt Doll Dress for 18-inch Doll

A free knitting pattern using Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Raglan, Stripes, Top-Down.

Toscana Cardigan



A free knitting pattern using Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cables, In-the-round, Textured pattern, Top-Down.

After Winter Cardigan

A free knitting pattern. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Diagonal Shoulder, Pockets, Top-Down, V-neck, Worked in 2 strands of yarn.

Trailhead Neck Warmer/Cowl for Kids

SIZES: 2 - 3/4 - 5/6 - 7/8 - 9/10 - 11/12 years.

Free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Seamless, Top-Down, Worked as One Piece.

Top Down Cardigan For Child/Kids

Sizes: 6-24 months

A free knitting pattern using Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.

Third Coast Sweater

This free knitting pattern uses Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Raglan, Stranded, Stripes, Top-Down, Turtleneck, Zipper.

Grand-voile Sweater

This free knitting pattern uses DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Seamless, Stripes, Top-Down.

Tivoli Socks



A free knitting pattern using Light Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Intarsia, One-piece, Top-Down.

Gaultier Sweater

Free knitting pattern using Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Seamed, Stripes, Top-Down.

Autumn Waves Sweater

A free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Lace, Top-Down.

La Spiga Sweater

Free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Fair Isle, In-the-round, Stranded, Top-Down.

Floral Lake Cardigan

This free knitting pattern uses Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: 3-Quarter Sleeve, Buttons, Lace pattern, Round Yoke, Top-Down.

Spring Iris Sweater

A free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Diagonal Shoulder, Seamless, Top-Down.

Velvet Cape and Beanie for 18-inch Doll

This free knitting pattern uses Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Seamless, Top-Down.

Lavender Harvest Sweater

A free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Lace pattern, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.

Lavender Harvest Cardigan

This free knitting pattern uses Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace pattern, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.

Sunny Lavender Sweater

A free knitting pattern using Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Lace pattern, Round Yoke, Short Sleeves, Top-Down, Worked in 2 strands of yarn.

Strawberry Haze Cardigan

Free knitting pattern. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Buttons, Rib, Seamless, Stockinette Stitch, Top-Down, Worked in 2 strands of yarn.

Berry Me Sweater

Free knitting pattern using Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cables, European/diagonal shoulder, Stockinette Stitch, Textured pattern, Top-Down.

American Girl Doll Peplum Jacket

Free knitting pattern using Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.

Stria Top

Free knitting pattern using Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Brioche, In-the-round, Seamless, Top-Down.

Blue Reflection Sweater

Free knitting pattern. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Raglan, Seamless, Stripes, Top-Down, Worked in 2 strands of yarn.

Striped Pullover

A free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, In-the-round, Raglan, Seamless, Stockinette Stitch, Stripes, Top-Down.

Aria Tee

Free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.

The Chunky Baby Sweater

This free knitting pattern uses Super Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Seamless, Top-Down.

White Bay Ridge Sweater

This free knitting pattern uses Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Diagonal Shoulder, Split sides, Top-Down.

Simple Pullover

A free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Seamless, Top-Down, Worked as One Piece.

Twisted Rib Tee

This free knitting pattern uses Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Raglan, Seamless, Short Sleeves, Top-Down.

Bright Strawberry Cardigan

A free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.

Bright Strawberry Sweater

Free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.

Hazy Dream Cardigan

This free knitting pattern uses Lace-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace pattern, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down, V-neck.

Hazy Dream Sweater

A free knitting pattern using Lace-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Lace pattern, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.

Aisling Cardigan

Free knitting pattern. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Buttons, Cables, Fisherman rib, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.

Aisling Sweater

A free knitting pattern. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cables, Fisherman rib, In-the-round, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down, Worked in 2 strands of yarn.

Barbie Doll Dress for Straight Needles

Free knitting pattern using Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Top-Down.

Strawberry Sprinkle Sweater

Free knitting pattern using Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down, Worked in 2 strands of yarn.

Port of France Pullover

This free knitting pattern uses Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Diagonal Shoulder, Split sides, Stripes, Top-Down, V-neck.

Clear Lake Pullover

Free knitting pattern. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Diagonal Shoulder, Top-Down, V-neck, Worked in 2 strands of yarn.

Beachcomber Sweater

A free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Rib, Seamless, Top-Down.

Afternoon in Provence Cardigan

A free knitting pattern. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Balloon sleeve, Lace pattern, Raglan, Seamless, Split sides, Top-Down, V-neck, Worked in 2 strands of yarn.

Afternoon in Provence Sweater

Free knitting pattern. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Balloon sleeve, In-the-round, Lace pattern, Raglan, Seamless, Split sides, Top-Down, Worked in 2 strands of yarn.

Top-Down Raglan Summer Lace Cardigan

Women's short-sleeve lace button-down cardigan

A free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.

Orchid Tea Cardigan

This free knitting pattern uses Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Buttons, Lace pattern, Raglan, Seamless, Short Sleeves, Top-Down.

Orchid Tea Sweater

A free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Lace pattern, Raglan, Seamless, Short Sleeves, Top-Down.

Remembering Spring Cardigan

Free knitting pattern. Pattern attributes and techniques include: 3-Quarter Sleeve, Buttons, Lace pattern, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down, Worked in 2 strands of yarn.

Remembering Spring Sweater

A free knitting pattern. Pattern attributes and techniques include: 3-Quarter Sleeve, In-the-round, Lace pattern, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down, Worked in 2 strands of yarn.

Grand Canyon Cardigan

This free knitting pattern uses Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, In-the-round, Lace, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down, V-neck.
















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